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Bishop Joe L. Ealy “God’s Anointed Servant” Bishop
Joe L. Ealy is known as a man of humility, character and integrity. He began
his journey for Christ at a young age.
His anointing was evidenced early as he began working in the Greater At the age of sixteen, he received his ministerial license and served as the youngest District Youth President of the Church of God in Christ in the Southern California area. He was ordained as an Elder by Jurisdictional Bishop Samuel M. Crouch at the age of twenty-one. For several years, his pastor at the Greater Harvest Church of God in Christ, Superintendent Emmitt Campbell mentored him. In 1960, he was inducted into the United States Army and received an honorable discharge in 1962 with the rank of sergeant. During this two year period he received two military awards. In 1965, with seven adult members, this gifted speaker was
appointed Pastor of a small storefront church in the city of Wilmington. On June 4, 1989, Bishop Ealy and
the Gospel Memorial Family dedicated an ultra modern sanctuary at Bishop Ealy was selected as the Jurisdictional Prelate of the
Southern California First Jurisdiction on September 12, 2009, and was
consecrated on November 9, 2009 in Memphis,
Bishop Ealy was happily married to the beautiful Mrs. Betty Louise Ealy for forty-four years. She was a vital part of his life and ministry until she transitioned to be with the Lord in 2005. They were blessed with three children: Cynthia Lorraine, Kesha Lynette and Errick Lamont (deceased). He has received numerous awards and commendations from city, county, and other entities for his commitment to serving the community through ministry in the Long Beach area. The National Congress of Racial Equality recognized Bishop Ealy as one of “The Top Ten Greatest Pastors” in the Los Angeles area. He currently serves as:
Bishop Ealy has also served the First Jurisdiction Church of God in Christ in the following capacities: § An Administrative Assistant to Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake. § Member of Board of Directors § Member of Ordination Board § Southern California First Jurisdiction Referral Committee § District Superintendent of the Long Beach District § Regional Superintendent of the West Los Angeles Region His educational achievements include Long Beach City College, Reid Bible College, Grace Bible College and Fullerton Pacific Christian University. Bishop Ealy is a committed and motivated man of God with a deep hunger for winning souls for Christ. His inspiring messages meet the emotional and spiritual needs of the believers. Compassion is evidenced as he effectively ministers to the lost, lonely, broken-hearted and discouraged to show them that Jesus cares. He is a man of love and kindness and makes an indelible impression upon all those who come in contact with him. It is impossible to know him and not be touched by his humility, warmth, faith and dedication to the work of the Lord. He truly demonstrates a genuine love for God, his family, the Church, and the Master’s people.
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